You have selected Council news from 11 November 2007.

Council approves streamlined committee structure
Auckland city's councillors have decided on a streamlined committee structure that focuses on areas of significant council activity.

Spreading the road safety message across our city
Auckland City Council works with communities to increase travel choices and safety.

Winning design
Two elements of the council's CBD upgrade won design and architecture awards last month.

Christmas break
There will be a works moratorium from Saturday, 15 December until Wednesday, 26 December for shopping areas in Auckland city.

Real Gold on offer at Central City Library
The Central City Library's Real Gold exhibition is a great chance to sample some of the treasures held in Auckland City Libraries' Special Collections.

Trust's fundraising boosts zoo facilities
Auckland Zoo Charitable Trust supports the zoo by promoting and co-ordinating fundraising initiatives that contribute to improving this great facility.

Looking out for pedestrians
Auckland City Council road safety coordinators work with community groups and residents throughout the city to keep pedestrians safe when using footpaths and roads.

Guide for new residents available
Welcome to Auckland, a guide for new residents produced by Auckland City Council, is available at any council library, the new migrants' centre or by phoning 379 2020.

Pacific Children's Convention
Applications close on 30 November for children wanting to take part in the 20th Asian-Pacific Children's Convention in Fukuoka, Japan, next July.

Harbour Crossing - Auckland
Auckland City Council is a proud sponsor of the Sovereign Harbour Crossing - Auckland on Sunday, 25 November, the first event in this year's New Zealand Ocean Swim series.

Fashion and design fusion
Urbis Designday sees top New Zealand fashion designers transform empty interior design showrooms into unique living spaces - blurring the boundaries between fashion and interior design.

Netball fever hits CBD
The New World Netball World Championships are in full swing until 17 November, with 16 teams competing for the title at The Trusts Stadium in Waitakere.